Burns wants you to help him celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month
Nominate Your Favorite Educator!
Rep. Frank Burns April 22, 2025 | 2:04 PM
Ebensburg, April 22 -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month in May, state Rep. Frank Burns is now accepting nominations to recognize the most influential teachers within the district.
“From shaping young minds to inspiring students to reach their full potential, teachers have a profound impact on our lives,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “I’m asking area residents to help me celebrate teachers by nominating their favorite teacher to be recognized during Teacher Appreciation Month.”
Nominations are open until May 2. Then Burns will select one middle school teacher and one high school teacher from each school district in the 72nd Legislative District:
- Blacklick Valley
- Central Cambria
- Conemaugh Valley
- Ferndale
- Forest Hills
- Greater Johnstown
- Westmont Hilltop
He also will honor a teacher at these schools in the district:
- Bishop McCort Catholic Academy
- Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
- Holy Name Elementary School
- Cambria County Christian School
To submit a nomination, please email RepBurns@pahouse.net with the following information:
- Teacher’s first and last name
- Grade and subject they teach
- School they teach or taught at
- A brief explanation of why this teacher has made a difference
Burns will recognize the selected teachers in May.
“There always seems to be at least one teacher we can all remember who made an impact on us as children,” Burns said. “This is our chance to let them know. Thank you for your help in honoring educators across the district.”